To create an aerobic circuit workout select 6-10 exercises that stress all the major regions of the body, including one or two full body exercises. The workout should consist of exercises that stress the chest, back, shoulders, arms, and legs. Order each exercise so that there is recovery time for the previously worked muscle group. For instance, follow a pushing exercise with a pulling exercise, vice versa.
- In your health club or home gym, identify the various pieces of aerobic equipment you want to use. Each is a station.
- Plan your route.
- After warming up with a five-exercise dynamic warm-up circuit of your choice, spend three to four minutes on each apparatus alternating with a one-minute recovery, then move to the next station.
- Four minutes on treadmill at 70-80 percent maximum intensity.
- One-minute recovery, then move to next station.
- Four minutes at 70-80 percent on spin bike.
- One-minute recovery, then move to next station.
- Four minutes of jump rope.
- One-minute recovery, then move to the next station.
- Four minutes on the rowing machine.
- One-minute recovery, then move to the next station.
5. This circuit can also be performed outside on a track if you place your street bike at your starting point and substitute four minutes of pliometrics for the rowing machine.
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